Environment
Brazen Japanese Bears Are Breaking Into Homes and Raiding Pantries
Climate change and shifting demographics are driving the country’s Asiatic black bears closer to humans.
Grand Canyon rafting guide becomes first American woman to row solo across Pacific in record-breaking fashion
Grand Canyon rafting guide Kelsey Pfendler completed a record-breaking solo row across the Pacific Ocean on Friday, arriving in Hawaii after a more than 2,400-mile journey from California. Pfendler arrived at Honolulu Harbor aboard her 21-foot boat, Lily, after rowing alone for just under 44 days. Hundreds of supporters gathered to cheer her arrival after nearly a month and a half at sea.
Female American rower completes record-breaking solo journey
Female American rower completes record-breaking solo journey A Grand Canyon river rafting guide who aimed to become the first American woman to row across the mid-Pacific solo has completed a record-breaking journey from California to Hawaii HONOLULU -- A Grand Canyon river rafting guide who aimed to become the first American woman to row across the mid-Pacific solo has completed a record-breaking journey from California to Hawaii. Hundreds gathered to cheer on Kelsey Pfendler as she pulled...
Harrowing final minutes of woman dismembered by alligator and desperate emergency call
Harrowing final minutes of woman dismembered by alligator and desperate emergency call Family and friends have paid tribute to 'amazing' and 'fun-loving' Brittany Clark, who died after a brutal alligator attack in Florida A happy day out with loved ones turned into complete tragedy for Brittany Clark, despite frantic attempts to save her. The 31-year-old, from Orlando, was enjoying a hike in Florida's Little Big Econ State Forest with her boyfriend Chance Allison and her best friend Jayden...
UK braces for record-breaking temperatures as heatwave spreads through Europe – live
Temperatures expected to hit 40C in parts of the UK, as extreme heatwave spreads slowly eastwards, sparking warnings in Italy and the NetherlandsFrance records hottest day ever as 40 people drown across countryTell us: how is the heatwave in the UK and across Europe affecting you?Grahame Madge, a Met Office spokesperson, said the agency is forecasting 39C as a headline maximum temperature on Thursday in the UK, most likely for somewhere in London or the south-east. “It is possible we could...
Europe battles record-breaking heat: is this the new normal? - The Latest
Europe is dealing with a debilitating heatwave, with schools closed, trains cancelled and France holding an emergency meeting after heat-related deaths. António Guterres, the UN chief, is urging the world to act on fossil fuels as the continent braces for record-breaking heat. Lucy Hough speaks to Europe environment correspondent Ajit Niranjan Continue reading...
Los Angeles under state of emergency due to warehouse fire
Los Angeles under state of emergency due to warehouse fire The fire broke out on Wednesday afternoon and has been contained within the warehouse, but continues to burn, sending up fumes that smell of burning plastic. Los Angeles was under a state of emergency Saturday (Jun 20) as fire crews fought a days-long battle against a stubborn warehouse blaze that has filled the air with acrid black smoke.
Emergency hospital admissions fell after introduction of London’s T-charge and Ulez, study suggests
Imperial College scientists analysed health records before and after introduction of air pollution reduction zonesLow emission and clean air zones attract controversy whenever they are proposed, but there is growing evidence that they work in improving air quality. The Bradford zone was followed by a reduction of about 25% in GP visits for heart and breathing problems and survey data shows that the central London zone was followed by a reduction in the likelihood of a person taking sick...
UN calls for 'urgent action' over oceans' 'deepening crisis'
Oceans, which cover 70 percent of our planet and are vital for our global ecosystem are in a "deepening crisis" that demands urgent global action a massive UN report warned on June 8, also World Oceans day. The document represents five years of work by 600 international scientists called on the international community to take “urgent action” in the face of global warming, pollution, and the threat to marine life, warning specifically that the Arctic could be ice-free as early as the 2030s....
Why temperature records are being not only broken but smashed
Extreme warmth has recently affected western Europe due to the combined effects of a heat dome and climate change. This has resulted in temperature records not only being broken but also being smashed.
Why temperature records are being not only broken but smashed
Extreme warmth has swept across western Europe due to the combined effects of a heat dome and climate change. This has resulted in temperature records not only being broken but significantly surpassed.
Breaking it down: how to limit the environmental impact of your body after death
From cardboard coffins and natural burials to water-based cremation, Australians are increasingly open to alternative farewells – but the key is to planChange by degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Saturday to help reduce your household’s carbon footprintGot a question or tip for reducing household emissions? Email us at [email protected] may seem small among the decisions people have to make as they face the end of their life, but what happens to their...
Emergency hospital admissions fell after introduction of London’s T-charge and Ulez, study suggests
Imperial College scientists analysed health records before and after introduction of air pollution reduction zonesLow emission and clean air zones attract controversy whenever they are proposed, but there is growing evidence that they work in improving air quality. The Bradford zone was followed by a reduction of about 25% in GP visits for heart and breathing problems and survey data shows that the central London zone was followed by a reduction in the likelihood of a person taking sick...
Emergency hospital admissions fell after introduction of London’s T-charge and Ulez, study suggests
Imperial College scientists analysed health records before and after introduction of air pollution reduction zonesLow emission and clean air zones attract controversy whenever they are proposed, but there is growing evidence that they work in improving air quality. The Bradford zone was followed by a reduction of about 25% in GP visits for heart and breathing problems and survey data shows that the central London zone was followed by a reduction in the likelihood of a person taking sick...
‘Shortest day of 2026’: How this 'milli-seconds shift' is threatening GPS and satellites
This Sunday, July 26, will be the shortest day of 2026. However, the difference is so tiny – just 0.65 milliseconds – that no one will notice. This time is less than the blink of an eye, less than the time it takes a camera flash to fire, and life will carry on entirely undisturbed.
Eco wins: Cities, creatures, and tech are saving the day
Eco wins: Cities, creatures, and tech are saving the day July 25, 2026Nature's own firefighters Sometimes the best climate solutions have four legs. From goats and sheep in the United States to donkeys in Spain, grazing animals are helping reduce wildfire risk by clearing dry vegetation that can fuel fires. Carefully managed grazing not only slows the spread of potential wildfires but can also create access paths for emergency crews.
Animal that 'disappeared from science' for 100 years fights for funding
Mahogany glider advocate says endangered animals are in 'fight' for funding Sat 25 Jul 2026 at 10:20am Nobody knows for sure how many endangered mahogany gliders, which "disappeared from science" for a century, still exist in their little pocket on the North Queensland coastline. That is half the problem; the other half is that there is no funding to find out. The small gliders are an example of the fight endangered-animal support groups face for funding and how a disaster can sometimes lead...
Nutrients in our food are declining. Can regenerative agriculture save it?
Approach focuses on rebuilding soil health, increasing biodiversity and restoring natural ecosystemsFor the last few decades, the nutrient content of our crops has been declining. In the late 90s, the US Department of Agriculture found the vitamin C content of lemons had decreased by almost a third over the previous 22 years. Calcium in carrots, an important source especially for non-meat eaters, had reduced, on average, by more than a quarter.
Week in wildlife: a thirsty baby hedgehog, a rare puffling and a jumping spider
This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...
‘Less than a minute of your time’: Driving the speed limit could save you money and cut emissions
A new study says that obeying the speed limit could save millions of euros every year, while adding just 54 seconds to the average daily commute. Sticking to the speed limit can “dramatically curb” fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions while saving drivers billions of euros annually. Researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities have analysed more than 120 million real-world vehicle trips in the US to understand the true impacts of speeding.
AI unlocks Atlantic circulation insights from 20 years of ocean float data
For more than 20 years, about 4,000 autonomous profiling floats have been drifting through the ocean. They form part of the international Argo program (Argo—global array of profiling floats). At regular intervals, they descend to a depth of 2,000 meters (6,600 feet) and, as they rise, measure parameters such as temperature, salinity and pressure.
Colorado basins supplying 70% of Lake Powell's water face major midcentury shortages
If the Colorado River Basin is the lifeblood of the American Southwest, keeping the region's agricultural, ecological and economic systems thriving, Colorado's West Slope River basins could be considered the heart. Together, they contribute about 70% of the water delivered to Lake Powell, the second-largest reservoir in the nation.